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Looking for a global spin on standard holiday sugar cookies? This recipe for classic Italian Christmas Cookies, made with zesty lemon and creamy ricotta, is one you won’t want to skip. Whip up a batch of these old-fashioned Italian Christmas Cookies and transport your family and friends to Italy with just one bite.
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When the standard sugar cookie just won’t do, these Italian-inspired sweets are sure to surprise everyone with their smooth texture and bright — just a little tart, not-too-sweet — flavor. There are two secret ingredients that make these cookies something a little extra special: ricotta and lemon peel. The grated lemon peel, rather than being bitter, adds a sunny dimension to the flavor that notches back the sweetness of a sugar cookie without overwhelming it. Ricotta, a soft Italian cheese, is mild and creamy, not salty, and its addition to the dough yields a texture that’s silky and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Be sure to check the label on your ricotta when purchasing it — using a whole-milk variety is crucial to the success of this recipe. Whether you’re making these Italian Christmas cookies for the holiday or any day of the year, be prepared to share the bountiful yield of 54 cookies. If you’re looking for more ways to travel through Italy without leaving your kitchen, try out some of our other Italian cookie recipes, which include everything from bocconotti to biscotti! And to keep your baking on track and turning out tray after tray of perfect cookies this Christmas, dive into all of Betty’s tips, tricks and recipes.
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Ingredients
Cookies
2 1/2
cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons baking powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
1 1/4
cups granulated sugar
1/2
cup butter, softened
1/3
cup whole milk ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container)
2
teaspoons grated lemon peel
2
eggs
1
teaspoon vanilla
Frosting
2 1/4
cups powdered sugar
3
to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
Betty Crocker™ gel food colors, as desired
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, as desired
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Make With
Gold Medal Flour
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Instructions
Step
1
Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt.
Step
2
In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, softened butter, ricotta cheese and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Stir in vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Step
3
Using floured fingers, shape dough into 54 (1-inch) balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Step
4
In small bowl, beat powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons lemon juice with spoon until smooth and spreadable. If frosting is too stiff to spread, add additional lemon juice, 1 teaspoon at a time. Tint with food color. Using knife, spread 1/2 teaspoon frosting on each cooled cookie; immediately top with sprinkles. Let stand about 30 minutes or until frosting is set. Store covered in airtight container at room temperature.
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